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Reina Garcia De Sanchez
Medical Terminology
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05/11/2016

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Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
Is a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lungs with congestion.
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living.
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Delirium
Definition
Is a state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity.
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Dementia
Definition
Is a loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living, lasting more than six months, not present at birth, and not associated with a loss or alteration of consciousness.
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath.
Term
Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened. In this condition, the left ventricle, which is the main heart muscle, is usually enlarged and dilated. This condition can be a result of a heart attack or coronary artery disease, a narrowing of the arteries.
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram (EKG) is a test that checks problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection, and leukemia.
Term
PT
Definition
Physical therapy (PT)
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Lateral
Definition
Refers to the outer side of the body part, but also referred to the side of a body part.
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Bilateral
Definition
of, relating to, or affecting the right and left sides of the body or the right and left members of paired organs.
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Mediastinal
Definition
A septum between two parts of an organ or a cavity.
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy, therapeutic use of self-care, work, and recreational activities to increase independent function.
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G-tube
Definition
Gastrostomy tube, a tube placed directly into the stomach for long-term enteral feeding or gastric decompression.
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system.
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ml
Definition
Milliliter (mL)
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Dyspnea
Definition
breathlessness or shortness of breath; labored or difficult breathing.
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Fever
Definition
A fever is any body temperature elevation over 100 fahrenheit.
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